2020/21 Elementary Principal Update
April 25, 2021
Dear Families,
Staff Appreciation Week is May 3 - 7, and we wanted to take this opportunity to write about our cherished staff members. Whether working from home to meet the needs of our virtual learners or coming to campus to meet the needs of our in-person learners, these adults work with one common purpose: to provide an amazing school experience for students. Working with kids takes a lot of heart, and we're fortunate to have some of the most kind-hearted people at our schools.
Consider what it takes for a school to run smoothly. Paraprofessionals greet students, lead them in recess activities, and work with them one on one to help them with their school work. Our office staff does everything from celebrating a lost tooth, keeping track of absences, and answering hundreds of questions every day. Custodians keep our rooms and campuses clean, supplies stocked, and they occasionally capture lizards. Our specialists enrich our students' lives with visual arts, music, computers, and libraries. Our counselors offer guidance to our students. And what would school be without teachers? Beyond teaching their subject matter, teachers provide attention, coaching, and love to our students on a daily basis.
Working together, these adults create environments where students feel safe, welcome, and part of a community. Our staff members model good behavior, help students make good choices, and support them in their daily endeavors. As principals, we are so grateful.
Happy Staff Appreciation Week to the LCE, PCR, and PCY staffs!
Sincerely,
Carrie Hetzel, PCY Principal
Cory Pak, PCR Principal
Photo by Esther Gorlee on Unsplash
Some Photos of Our Staff Members
LCE Grade Level Reps
Double Duty at PCY
PCR Librarian Loves Reading Books to Students
All Smiles at PCR
LCE Custodians
PCY Preschool
Teamwork at PCY
PCR Office Staff
LCE Office Staff
A Few LCE Paraprofessionals
5th Grade Music Teacher and Ukulele Expert
Having Fun with Students Everyday at PCR
PCY Staff
LCE Librarian and Greeter
PCR Custodial Team
National Autism Acceptance Month
Please watch this Youtube video: Marvelous Max - Autism Awareness for Kids to learn more about Autism.
We encourage our communities to work together for Autism Acceptance!
Earth Day: April 22
Armenian Remembrance Day
Enrollment
Health Screening Form Reminder
COVID-19 Health Screening Form - Parent Square
Quickly complete daily health checks from your phone or the web.
In order to streamline daily health check processes and reduce the spread of COVID-19 within the school and larger community, LCUSD has implemented ParentSquare’s easy-to-use health reporting form for all students arriving on campus. Please show your confirmation screen to the person checking you in on campus.
Step 1
You must be logged in to ParentSquare to access the screening form. Activate your ParentSquare account by clicking the link in your invitation email or text. You can also download the free ParentSquare app for i0S or Android.
Step 2
Once logged in on the web or mobile app, click the large orange “Submit Daily Screening” button to access the form.
Step 3
Complete the form by answering “Yes” or “No” to all questions. New feature: you can submit for all your students at the same time--no filling out multiple forms!
Step 4
After submitting the form, you’ll be able to view a confirmation screen that will clear your student for on-campus learning if non-symptomatic. You will show the confirmation screen to the person checking you in on campus. If your student is walking, they can show the confirmation screen or provide a printed screenshot of the confirmation page.
Upcoming Events
LCUSD Board Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 27, 2021, 07:00 PM
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Family Learning Series: Professor Jerry Kang
Please join us Thursday, April 29th at 6:30 for a very special online event. Jerry Kang, professor of Asian American Studies, will survey the science of implicit biases with emphasis on real-world consequences in school systems. He will also discuss potential countermeasures. The learning objectives include greater awareness of implicit biases and how to counter them within individual and institutional contexts. The session will be recording and available for two weeks only.
Reserve your spot today!
Register here: https://lcusd-net.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g7eT9dIlRIyeBrHmZjbRWQ
Thursday, Apr 29, 2021, 06:30 PM
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Local Community Screening of the documentary Like: Understanding and Creating Balance in Social Media
Join us to understand the technology behind our favorite social media platforms, why it’s so powerful, and what you can do about it: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8LWtUEn2RTe7nGom6TM9kA
Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 06:30 PM
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Collaboration Day
Friday, May 7, 2021, 08:00 AM
Not at school
Incoming TK/Kindergarten Parent Tour
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2021, 09:00 AM
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LCUSD Elementary School Principals
Mr. Cory Pak, PCR cpak@lcusd.net
Ms. Carrie Hetzel, PCY chetzel@lcusd.net
Website: lcusd.net
Location: 4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Phone: 818 952-8300